'Uganda' Drum

Unknown

19th century · Wood, cow hide · Musical Instruments

"Uganda drum" refers to a drum type of East Africa in and around Uganda. Its wooden body is concealed beneath closely spaced lacing that secures the drum’s two skins, one beaten, the other unsounded and stretched over the base.

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

Wood, cow hide

Culture

Ugandan

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Alice Lewisohn Crowley, 1946